Communications Assistant (Designer)
Organization: UN Women
Location: New Delhi, India
Industry: Non-Profit Organization
Description:
Planning concepts by studying relevant information and materials;
Illustrating concepts by designing examples of art arrangement, size, type and style and submitting them for approval;
Work on a range of projects, using various software programs to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that meet India Country Office’s communication goals;
Obtain input from programme units to ensure that designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations, express ideas accurately, and represent UN Women;
Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity.
High-quality innovative, creative and attention-grabbing materials for web-based communications using full-page multimedia tool in English (or similar), and infographics, illustrations (in Hindi and English) for web-based campaign and advocacy;
Provide support to design newsletters, brochures and print material;
Provide excellent support in designing brochures and print material;
Ensure communications material to highlight achievements of various programs, initiatives and campaigns;
Design and support development of various reports and presentations.
Gather information for the development of content for the India CO’s website hosted at the Regional Office and social media channels;
Maintain files, databases, and systems relevant to the India CO’s digital presence;
Create digital content in line with the overall communication plan;
Ideate and support team with innovative ways to showcase UN Women work on social media/website.
Contribute to the identification of best practices and lessons learned;
Provide/ exchange information with Cos/RO.
Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor;
Provide support on special web/digital/media projects undertaken by the India Country Office;
Work independently as well as cooperatively with teams to meet deadlines and schedule project implementation based on workload, which may include five or more simultaneous projects.
Timely organization of support to designing of creative content.
Timely inputs to communication and advocacy materials.
Timely delivery quality administrative support to printing of media products.
UN Women India’s Social Media calendar are well-maintained.
Qualification:
Completion of secondary education is required;
Bachelor’s degree in design, communications, public relations or journalism is an asset.
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in providing design / creative support to the formulation and implementation of internal and external communications and advocacy strategies and related plans;
Experience in the use of computers applications and software packages (Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign etc.) as well as web-based management systems;
Experience in the use of social media and digital communication.
Fluency in English and Hindi is required;
Working knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.
Application Instructions:
Application Information: Interested applicants should apply to this announcement through UNDP jobs site: jobs.undp.org
All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/about-us/jobs
Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.
Applications received after the close date will not be accepted.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer:
Only candidates with the required experience should apply, accompanied by a relevant cover letter.
The postings provided here are solely intended for informational purposes. Please do cross-verify the details before applying.
